Originally Posted By hallie123 My family is planning a trip to Disneyland and would like to go to another park while we are in California. I have 2 teenage boys and an 8 year old girl. Any suggestions?
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains Knotts if they like roller costers without having to drive over an hour. If you don't mind the drive and you are looking for total thrill rides - I would say six flags.
Originally Posted By barboy I don't believe that I am actually recommending 6 Flags Magic Mnt. but with two teen boys to please and you are looking for a second non Dsiney park I have no choice. Legoland is for the much younger crowd and Knots doesn't carry enough fire-power to draw in roller coaster loving teens(assuming your teens are into straight thrill with no backstory or theme). Sea World is a pleasant, clean family friendly park but I just don't know how teen boys would take to it--- maybe your 8 year old would like it. Also, it is about a 1 1/2 hr drive from Dl. But take head because villains is right... it is a good solid hour to get up to Santa Clarita for Six Flags from Disland. Resort and if you hit nasty traffic expect much more time on the road.
Originally Posted By hallie123 We are coming from Oregon so we will be heading North on the way home anyway so I figure it isn't going to be to far out of the way.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains No it's right off of 5 before the grapevine. But beware depending on how tall your daughter is she may not be able to ride much. Another option if this is a park for on the way home - you could try and go to the Six Flaggs in Vallejo - it is part traditional thrill ride park and part animal park - I think they call it animal kingdom (used to be marine world) My teens like this and since my daughter is petite we can still hit the areas for younger riders plus see the whales, sharks, tigers, elephants... Not sure how far out of the way it is for you - it's at highway 37 right off highway 80 - I am sure someone could tell you the time diffence - Also if you are going to DL in the off season you will need to check these other parks calendars as many don't operate all year!! If enjoyment for all over time constraints is the desision maker - I would definately choose Animal Kingdom over Magic Mountain...(it's cleaner and has a better clinental)
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains We tried Universal a couple of years ago (right before Mummy ride opened) and found it quite blah - Some of the effects shows were nice but overall my teens were uninterested in it - I wish the hollywood U.S. had more of the attractions you see in the ads on TV and such - that park looks fun!
